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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The course examines the skills needed to foster an environment that will capitalize on the talents and capabilities of the leader. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, innovation, creativity, and the free and open expression of ideas. Discussions will include: site-based management, total quality management, formulation of goals, articulating high expectations, evaluation, and working with diversity; all this from the perspective of classroom teachers.
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3.00 Credits
Designed to create a theory into practice by using concepts of organizational theory to explain the functioning of an educational organization, this course emphasizes communication with individuals and groups; involving faculty, staff, parents, and community members in meaningful decision-making, delegating responsibilities, and managing change through effective school programs.
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3.00 Credits
This foundation course for educational leadership includes theory and research along with practical applications to allow administrators to lead in the face of challenging and changing climates in schools and society, nationally and locally. Specific paradigms of leadership include the leader as visionary, change agent, instructional supervisor, financial officer, and chief executive officer.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizing a supportive environment committed to personal and organizational growth, the course deals creatively with the vision that supports the total learning community. It investigates the Deming Model as it relates to continuous improvement and other integrated delivery systems that utilize comprehensive professional development at all levels of the organization.
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3.00 Credits
This course reflects the social, political, and cultural diversity that characterize national and global life. Discussion will center around the politics of race and sexism within the total learning community and alternative ways of working with diverse and pluralistic communicates for the improvement of society.
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3.00 Credits
Students will be challenged to examine the facts, delve into the causes, and reflect on the impact of various legal, ethical and diversity issues faced by today's educators. Identifying and addressing legal and ethical responsibilities of teachers for their students will be central to this course. The impact of the U.S. Constitutions with a focus on the Bill of Rights will be a significant part of the class discourse. Constitutional influences in the context of the religious, moral and ethical responsibilities in school decision-making will be explored. The implications of major court decisions, local, state and natural (NCLB) laws and policies that directly impact schools, teachers, students and parents will be an essential component of the class dialogue. Another major component of this class will involve and exploration of the various diversity issues that are an inherent part of school life, ie. religion, culture, ethnicity, and special needs.
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3.00 Credits
The administrative portfolio is a practicum for enriching assessment of educators who are candidates for administration. The portfolio will be a capstone course that serves as a valuable tool for encouraging reflective, analytical thought about the administrative profession. An in-depth analysis of educational leadership will be researched by collaboration with administrators at the public school and higher education levels. During this practicum, the student will engage in dialogue and field experiences that include visionary leadership, organizational decision-making, diversity, school innovation, and 21st century technology. The full semester course is determined by the school calendar where practicum takes place rather than University semester. Students may receive an "I" grade until the practicum is completed.
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of EDU 589A.
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0.00 Credits
The Exit Assessment Seminar is required of ALL students pursuing the Master of Education degree; this course is taken during the last semester of the program cycle. The purpose is to assess the progress of the student through group work on major issues, critiquing of speakers, writing experience, and program evaluation.
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1.00 Credits
This practicum experience is conducted during the first semester of the program. Orientation occurs on Trevecca's campus early in the semester of admission to the program. Specifically, candidates are expected to develop a resume, write a personal mission statement, and familiarize themselves with various aspects of school governance and duties of school officials. Observation of and interaction with school leader(s) are required.
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